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ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Whipsnade zoo 2017

Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by Max Blundell, 1 Jan 2017.

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  1. Jedd Cullinan

    Jedd Cullinan Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Donna is pregnant ? oh wow it sure is exciting news about that. it will mean this will be Donna's first calf
     
    Jedd Cullinan, 24 Jul 2017
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  2. Zia

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    We visited today and all of the females and youngsters were in together - so I think the above situation must have changed.
     
    Zia, 25 Jul 2017
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  3. pipaluk

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    Last year I saw the entire group including the bull in the yard by the old house apart from 8 year old George who was connecting with his father through the bars
     
    pipaluk, 25 Jul 2017
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  4. Zia

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    TBH I think I've seen them altogether on a number of occasions - but I definitely did today :)
     
    Zia, 25 Jul 2017
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    Lola the Hippo gave birth Friday. Lucky enough to see the baby today,Keepers unsure of the sex of the baby yet.
     
    sparkes12, 27 Jul 2017
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  6. Pertinax

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    I'm sorry to hear that, as they are a long established herd at Whipsnade. Perhaps regarded as not 'rare' enough for nowadays, but they have sizeable herds of other non-endangered species such as Hog and Fallow Deer also. Why have the Axis been singled out I wonder, and what new species they might get in time.
     
    Pertinax, 27 Jul 2017
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  7. Tim May

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    Indeed; I think that there have been axis deer continuously at Whipsnade since the park opened in 1931 so it is sad the species is leaving the collection after all these years. However, there hasn't been a male there for a couple of years so perhaps it is no surprise that they are going.

    I would be very interested to learn what new species are planned for that exhibit.
     
    Tim May, 28 Jul 2017
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  8. Panthera1981

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    For those with long memories, The Spotted Pig has reopened as a catering facility for ZSL staff and volunteers.

    The father of Donna's (currently unborn) calf is the Woburn bull.
     
    Panthera1981, 1 Aug 2017
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  9. Pertinax

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    How old is Donna now?
     
    Pertinax, 1 Aug 2017
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  10. Brownie

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    Donna is 8 years old. Born July 2009.
     
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    That's fantastic news, I wonder if they will use AI on other elephants females in he heard as it's unlikely he will breed much at woeburn!
     
    Rosie183, 1 Aug 2017
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  12. Panthera1981

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    Work on Cloisters Phase 2 is due to begin later this year.
     
    Panthera1981, 4 Aug 2017
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  13. ajmcwhipsnade

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    Which phase is this going to be?
     
    ajmcwhipsnade, 4 Aug 2017
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    Phase 2 I guess... I know what you mean but couldn't resist! :D
     
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    ajmcwhipsnade Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    'Rolls eyes' ha I knew I would get a reply like that lol!
     
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  16. Panthera1981

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    The newborn Common hippo has been sexed as male.
     
    Panthera1981, 8 Aug 2017
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    Now known as Hodor
     
    Nisha, 11 Aug 2017
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    A funny name - makes me think of both J R R Tolkien and 'Thomas the Tank Engine' o_O
     
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    It is the name of a character from George R. R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' / HBO's Game of Thrones.
     
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    Good to know that there are more people who do not watch HBO :p
     
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